A Hindu man was lynched to death by a mob in Bangladesh after he was accused of blasphemy, in an incident that has intensified concerns over communal violence and law and order amid widespread unrest in the country.
The victim has been identified as Dipu Chandra Das (25), a garment factory worker living as a tenant in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district. According to police and local reports, the incident took place on the night of December 18 when a group of people accused Das of making derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad.
Witnesses said the accusation quickly led to violence. A mob gathered and assaulted Das, beating him severely. He died on the spot due to the injuries inflicted during the attack. Even after his death, the violence did not stop. Reports said the attackers tied his body to a tree and set it on fire. Later, the body was dragged to a nearby road and burnt again, triggering panic in the area and briefly disrupting traffic.
Police arrived at the scene after receiving information and brought the situation under control. The body was recovered and sent to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Authorities said efforts were being made to trace the victim’s family before formally registering a case and proceeding with arrests.
The killing took place at a time when Bangladesh is witnessing large-scale protests and political tension following recent violent incidents and deaths linked to ongoing unrest. Several cities have seen clashes, arson, and damage to public property, adding to fears of instability.
The interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, strongly condemned the lynching. In a statement, the government said such acts of mob violence were unacceptable and promised that those responsible would be identified and punished. It also appealed to citizens to maintain calm and avoid taking the law into their own hands.
The incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns about the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh. Rights groups and observers have warned that mob justice and unverified accusations, especially related to blasphemy, continue to pose serious risks in times of heightened political and social tension.
As investigations continue, the killing of Dipu Chandra Das has become a stark reminder of the fragile law-and-order situation and the urgent need for stronger action against communal violence and vigilantism.
